People Get Ready
Alicia Keys Lyrics


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Let me tell you now
People get ready, there's a train comin'
You don't need no baggage, you just get on board
All you need is faith to hear the diesel hummin'
You don't need no ticket, you just thank the Lord

People get ready, there's a train to Jordan
Picking up passengers coast to coast
Faith is the key, open the doors and board them
There's hope for all among those loved the most

There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
Who would hurt all mankind
Just to save his own
Leave me now
Have pity on those whose chances grow thinner
For there is no hiding place against the kingdoms throne

So people get ready there's a train comin'
You don't need no baggage, you just get on board




All you need is faith to hear the diesel hummin'
You don't need no ticket, you just thank the Lord.

Overall Meaning

In "People Get Ready," Alicia Keys and Lyfe Jennings encourage listeners to prepare for the arrival of a "train" that will take them to a better place. They liken this train to the one that will take passengers to the biblical land of Jordan. The song's opening lines caution listeners to be prepared for the arrival of the train. The song suggests the need for faith as the key that one needs to board the train. It emphasizes that it doesn't matter how much baggage one carries or how many worldly possessions they have. The song asserts that all that one requires being admitted onto the train is faith in the Divine power.


The lyrics express that everyone has a place on this train. The lyrics mention that the train is moving from coast to coast picking up all passengers. It highlights that the train does not discriminate between anybody; neither does it favour one group over the other. The song warns the "hopeless sinner" that there is no room on this train for those who would hurt fellow humans to advance their interests. The song concludes by reiterating the need for everyone to get on board as the train is almost at its destination.


Line by Line Meaning

Let me tell you now
Listen to me closely and pay attention.


People get ready, there's a train comin'
Prepare yourself, change is coming.


You don't need no baggage, you just get on board
You don't need to bring any weight with you, just take the opportunity when it arises.


All you need is faith to hear the diesel hummin'
Believe in the unseen and listen for the signs of change to come.


You don't need no ticket, you just thank the Lord
The opportunity is free, it's a gift from a higher power.


People get ready, there's a train to Jordan
Get ready for a journey towards promised land.


Picking up passengers coast to coast
Everyone is invited, from all corners of the earth.


Faith is the key, open the doors and board them
Belief and trust is the pathway towards progress and success. Open yourself up to new opportunities.


There's hope for all among those loved the most
There is bright future for those who are deeply loved regardless of their current situations.


There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
There is no space for those who have given up and don't believe in redemption.


Who would hurt all mankind
Those who intentionally cause harm to others are not welcome in this movement.


Just to save his own
Selfishness will not be tolerated in this journey towards progress.


Have pity on those whose chances grow thinner
Be compassionate towards those who are struggling and have limited opportunities.


For there is no hiding place against the kingdoms throne
No one can escape judgement day, so make sure you live a life that's just and fair.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@judywinfree7041

Let me tell you now
People get ready, there's a train comin'
You don't need no baggage, you just get on board
All you need is faith to hear the diesel hummin'
You don't need no ticket, you just thank the Lord

People get ready, there's a train to Jordan
Picking up passengers coast to coast
Faith is the key, open the doors and board them
There's hope for all among those loved the most

There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
Who would hurt all mankind
Just to save his own
Leave me now
Have pity on those whose chances grow thinner
For there is no hiding place against the Kingdoms' throne

So people get ready there's a train comin'
You don't need no baggage, you just get on board
All you need is faith to hear the diesel hummin'
You don't need no ticket, you just thank the Lord.



All comments from YouTube:

@marskeins

I love Alicia asking lyfe to be apart of this. This version is so underrated. And to me is up there with the original. They did song justice 100%. The vocals complimented each other so well.

@brandonperkins2877

Lyfe has nothing but pure soul in his voice when he sings.

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@brandonstanton581

I am lol I just watched it

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@ibejammin5993

This song has given me so much hope in life. God bless these singers for their beautiful voices.

@SharonMahaffey

Glory Road brought me hereπŸ€β€

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